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Naturalization ceremony welcomes 26 new citizens
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — This Fourth of July weekend is extra meaningful for thousands of people in the U.S. who became American citizens this week. On Wednesday, more than two dozen took the oath of allegiance in the Poconos. The playing of the national anthem is not something typically heard inside a courtroom. But [...]
PA homepage Sun, Jul 5 [totalcount]
Delta flight hit by firework while landing at Chicago airport
The aircraft landed safely with no reported injuries.
WNEP Sun, Jul 5 [totalcount]
Crash kills teen on motorcycle in Lycoming County
The wreck happened around 5 p.m.
WNEP Sun, Jul 5 [totalcount]
Weather forces shutdown of FIFA Fan Zone
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Soccer fans from near and far filled downtown Scranton Saturday afternoon, ready to cheer on their favorite teams as the FIFA Fan Zone got underway. But just as excitement peaked, weather brought the celebration to a sudden halt. The event, held in Courthouse Square, drew families, flags, jerseys, and food [...]
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Pennsylvania weather: NWS issues Flash Flood Warnings for parts of NEPA
(WBRE/WYOU) — The National Weather Service (NWS) announced Sunday night that multiple counties were placed under a Flash Flood Warning and a Severe Thunderstorm Watch. Several counties, listed below, were placed under a Flash Flood Warning by the NWS until 2:30 a.m. at the latest. The NWS announced the warning after a storm was detected [...]
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Virginia launches first statewide program that limits some drivers' speeds
Judges can order the devices for certain speeding offenders as an alternative to penalties such as license suspension or vehicle impoundment.
WNEP Sun, Jul 5 [totalcount]
Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship as he celebrates America's 'joyous' 250th anniversary
As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary, festivities unfold across the nation amid intense political polarization and severe weather.
WNEP Sun, Jul 5 [totalcount]
Fire breaks out on Brooklyn Bridge during New York's fireworks show
A fire erupted on the Brooklyn Bridge during NYC's July Fourth fireworks, creating dramatic smoke but causing no injuries.
WNEP Sat, Jul 4 [totalcount]
12 sickened with E. coli connected to frozen blueberries sold at Publix
The frozen blueberries were sold at Publix stores in: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
WNEP Sat, Jul 4 [totalcount]
U.S. 250th birthday celebrated with 5k
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Runners celebrated the nation's birthday in downtown Pittston. People came down to enjoy warm weather at the Pittston Patriot Classic 5k. Racers had the chance to get a patriotic t-shirt, and a hot dog was waiting for them at the finish line. Those participants were happy to have competed today [...]
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